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Fintech disruptor Ambarish Kenghe takes the helm as Angel One’s group CEO
MUMBAI: Fintech just got a major shake-up. India’s largest listed retail stock broking house, Angel One has roped in Ambarish Kenghe as its new group chief executive officer. The announcement, originally made on 13 January 2025, marks a defining moment for the company as it gears up for an era of digital transformation and hyper-growth.
A powerhouse in product innovation, digital transformation, and business scaling, Kenghe has built a career at the intersection of technology and finance. Before stepping into Angel One, he made waves at Google Pay APAC as VP & general manager, spearheading the platform’s expansion and strengthening India’s UPI ecosystem. Ever tapped your phone to pay for chai? You might just have him to thank.
But Kenghe’s influence extends beyond payments. At Google, he played a pivotal role in the launch of Chromecast and the development of Google TV. Prior to that, he revolutionised the fashion e-commerce space as chief product officer at Myntra, where he championed AI and machine learning-driven personalisation.
His journey through the tech world doesn’t stop there. Kenghe has flexed his strategic muscles at Bain & Company in San Francisco and tackled high-speed switching technologies as an engineer at Cisco Systems in San Jose. With four patents under his belt and an academic background that boasts an MBA from UC Berkeley, a master’s degree from Purdue University, and another from IIT Kanpur, he’s a certified innovator.
Stepping into his role as group CEO, Kenghe is laser-focused on scaling Angel One’s product and technology portfolio, enhancing customer experiences, and ensuring the company continues leading the Fintech revolution.
Angel One Chairman & MD Dinesh Thakkar expressed his excitement, “Ambarish’s appointment as group CEO marks an exciting new era for Angel One. With his proven track record of driving innovation and deep expertise in the industry, he is the visionary leader we need to propel us into our next chapter of growth. At Angel One, we believe strong leadership shapes the future of Fintech. Ambarish’s guidance will position us not only to keep pace with the ever-changing financial landscape but also to lead the charge in transforming how financial services are delivered, empowering our customers with groundbreaking solutions and unparalleled value.”
Kenghe, in turn, shared his enthusiasm for the challenge ahead, “I am truly honoured to be part of Angel One, a brand that has been at the forefront of transforming India’s Fintech landscape. With its focus on innovation and customer-centricity, Angel One has built a strong foundation. I am eager to work with the talented team to drive the next phase of growth and empower users with advanced financial solutions.”
As Angel One continues to disrupt the financial services industry, Kenghe’s arrival signals a bold new chapter.
Apple rarely announces minor updates with much fanfare, and iOS 26.4 is no exception. No dramatic redesigns, no flashy keynote moments. What it delivers instead is a focused set of improvements that sharpen the experience you already have. If that sounds underwhelming, spend a week with it. You will change your mind.
Apple Music Learns to Listen Better
The biggest shift in this update lives inside Apple Music. Apple has brought AI-powered playlist generation to the app, and it works on mood rather than genre. Type something like “rainy evening at home” or “running late on a Monday,” and it builds a playlist that actually fits. This is not algorithmic guesswork dressed up in new clothing. It genuinely reads the intent behind vague descriptions and responds well.
Alongside this, a new concerts feature scans your listening history and surfaces live events happening near you. It is a smart bridge between your digital music habits and real-world experiences. Apple is quietly making the case that a music app should do more than just play songs.
Shazam also gets a meaningful upgrade. It can now identify songs without an internet connection. This might sound like a minor convenience, but anyone who has tried to Shazam something at a crowded venue with patchy signal will tell you it is anything but minor. The feature works locally on-device, which also means it is faster.
CarPlay Gets Smarter Controls
CarPlay has been updated with deeper integration for intelligent voice assistants. The goal is to reduce how often drivers need to look at a screen or tap anything at all. You speak, things happen. It is a clear step toward making the driving experience safer without stripping away functionality. The integration feels natural rather than bolted on, which is a harder thing to achieve than it sounds.
The Fixes You Feel Every Day
This is where iOS 26.4 earns its keep. Keyboard responsiveness has been improved, and the difference is noticeable immediately. Typing feels more accurate and less combative. Accessibility features have been refined across the board, with better contrast options and adjusted spacing that makes the interface easier to read without forcing you into larger text sizes.
The Health app has also been updated. It now surfaces more actionable insights from your daily data rather than just displaying numbers. If your sleep patterns have shifted or your activity levels have changed, the app now contextualises that clearly instead of leaving you to interpret raw figures on your own.
These are the kinds of changes that do not photograph well for a press release. They also happen to be the ones that make your phone feel genuinely better to use.
A Few Other Additions
New emojis have been added in this update. They will find their way into your conversations faster than you expect. Family Sharing has also been updated, with more granular control over shared payments and subscriptions. If you share an Apple account with family members, this puts clearer limits on who can spend what, which has been a long-requested fix.
What This Update Actually Represents
iOS 26.4 is Apple doing what it does best when it is not trying to make headlines. Every addition here serves a clear purpose. The AI music features are genuinely useful. The CarPlay improvements address a real safety concern. The small UI fixes accumulate into a noticeably smoother daily experience.
There is no bloat. Nothing feels experimental or half-finished. That discipline is harder to maintain than it looks, especially as operating systems grow more complex with each passing year.
If you have been holding off on updating, this is the one worth installing.
